national service

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A talented artist, the young Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts and had exhibited surrealist paintings alongside Joan Miró.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

For the rest of us, a culture of national service beyond the military is essential to a healthy patriotism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In recent weeks, both France and Germany have outlined plans for voluntary national service.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

The committee behind the initiative maintains that requiring every Swiss citizen, regardless of gender, to do national service in the army or in a civilian capacity would strengthen the social cohesion.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Our occupation does not involve competition; and the daily performance of its duties we feel to be itself a kind of national service.

From A Modern Symposium by Dickinson, G. Lowes (Goldsworthy Lowes)